Date: 3/22/2004 10:59:00 AM
From Authorid: 62310
I don't know anything about that stuff but it sounds really scary. I hope you find out what you need to know.  |
Date: 3/22/2004 12:43:00 PM
From Authorid: 21867
Hi POL, firstly...I don't think I need to tell you this, but Spiritual Warfare IS real. It exists. It has existed since time began. We are at War...Good vs Evil...and it rages all around us. There are those who, for whatever reason, are called to serve...called to fight on the side of Good. Just as there are those who are corrupted and fight on the side of Evil. This is not a War for land or for money...but for survival at an all important level of Soul. Yes, some people think its all delusional hooey...but I have seen too much and experienced too much to NOT believe. Its okay to be scared sometimes...as long as you keep reminding yourself, truly believing with strong conviction, that He who is with you is SOOOOO much stronger than those who maybe against you. Also...at all times remember your protection, ask specifically for it. Request from God His light, love and protection. Call upon Him, He will keep you safe. One thing that I sometimes struggle with when it comes to this is falling into the trap of making things 'personal'. We must ALWAYS realise that what we do, we do for the glory of Him...we are but His servants, His hands within this world and those other worlds we may be brought into. We have a role to play in this battle...and we must remember to REMAIN within our 'mandate'...for that mandate is our protection. When we stray from that mandate...when we seek the enemy, confront the enemy, for our own ends...for our own reasons, which may be anything from a desire for vengence, to strike back at what they may have done to us or others we love...or even to do so because, well, sometimes the battle can bring a rush like no other...then we are falling into the trap of making it personal, of doing what we do not for His glory, but for our own or for our own needs/desires...at those times we are in danger of stepping outside His Holy Goverance, which can place us outside his protection somewhat...and thus make us more open to spiritual attack upon us. So...basically you do what you do...you do what 'feels' right...and you ask Him to guide your hands/life. Dedicate what you do to His glory...offer it up to Him and all will be fine. Some other things I do to keep myself safe is I wear a cross to remind me of Him...I also wear a Green Scapula, which is for healing, but also offers me protection from the Holy Mother. In my room I also have a small statute of Mary and around the base of that statute I hang some flourescent Rosary Beads...which light up in the dark at night...this watches over me as I sleep and helps to keep me safe. For, well, when you move in that 'world', you place yourself on 'their radar', which means sometimes things may happen to you to try and get you to stop doing what you do...or even to try and corrupt what you do...for a strong enemy of theirs is someone they may try to win over to their side, then their victory is even more sweetened. Again...remember His glory, His hand, His protection. God Bless,  |
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Date: 3/22/2004 12:45:00 PM
From Authorid: 21867
*governance...meh, my spelling is stinky this morning...lol |
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Date: 3/22/2004 12:52:00 PM
From Authorid: 21867
...oh, one more thing...stress not about your age. Some of the strongest 'warriors' I have known have been young...for their faith is what matters, their dedication to Him work, their dedication to His glory...this has little to do with age. Sure, as time passes and as you grow older you will be provided time to deepen you connection to Him, to deepen your love and devotion to Him. But stress not about being 'young'...for you do what you do for reason...you do what you do because Him has blessed you, called upon you to do it. He has faith in you. He has faith in YOU...have faith in his choice, his calling upon you, and all will be fine:) God Bless, |
Date: 3/22/2004 1:22:00 PM
From Authorid: 36704
Agent Smith, your faith and the way you represent it, always amazes me :)  |
Date: 3/22/2004 2:31:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 11097
Agent Smith.... I cannot tell you the comfort your words bring to my spirit, and the peace that dwells in my heart. I was afraid I was wrong, that I wasn't understanding what needed to be... I have never been taught about religion and faith and so this was new to me and I struggled on my own. I learned a great deal of love and goodness through example by my parents and family... and also a great deal here on usm. But many times thoughts came to me that were not my own, strength that was not mine.... it was incredible. I have been through some tough situations, my mother passed away when I was ten... since then I have realized I have had great protectors around me... no matter what may have occurred, what time it was.... when I was in need, when I was in tears....there was always a strength that came to me that I knew wasnt my own they has kept me going. I am eternally grateful, and know it was Jesus. I was scared by these dreams and visions because they were so frightening and negative: seeing the "evil" man... the church, etc. but I know now that fear is something I need to let go of and trust perfectly in the Lord. I also believe spiritual warfare is real... I experienced it. It was the most scariest thing I had been through but I was lucky to have my father with me, who believed me. When I learned to call on Jesus and let go of my fears... it started to fade. I used to be so afraid of evil, and I think "evil" used that weakness against me. You said something that I have often thought about, and was once told... "for a strong enemy of theirs is someone they may try to win over to their side" and I was always afraid of that also... like I said, sometimes it became hard for me to handle.... I would never abandon my faith in God, no matter what. That statement I know is deeper than thr thought... but I am trying with all I am to be true and humble. Your right about taking it "personal" that is something I have been struggling with too. Thank you so much for your words and information... it means a lot to me... I will always remember these words and I am thankful that I could learn from you...thank you :)...God Bless Always,  |
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Date: 3/22/2004 7:20:00 PM
From Authorid: 21867
Your welcome. Ya know something...when I got online this morning, I was just doing so to check my emails...and something moved me to check USM - even though I was just about to head out the door for work in the city and knew the traffic would likely be backed up, as it always is in the mornings...so I knew I should just get on the road before I was late to work. Well...I checked USM and saw your post straight away. Its amazing sometimes how things work out...I truly believe the Lord places us where we may need to be at the time. After replying to you I thought "Well, I'm going to be late to work" and got on the road...guess what...the traffic was flowing smoother than I had EVER seen it before in the mornings...and even though I left 15 minutes later than I'd normally do I still got to work with time to spare...hehehe. He is amazing...the way He works is so awesome. I know what you mean about making it personal, and what you mean about contemplating the corruption of oneself by the darker forces at work. But again...you know you'll be okay...for you have such a strong faith in Him, and you have been chosen by Him...that is evident. He will NOT let anything come between Him and His chosen. Believe that. There is no need to make the battle personal at all...for what we may be able to do pales into insignificance compared to what He can do through us, or for us. Believe that as well. You are amazingly blessed...and you're going to be fine:) Something else to do, though you may already do this, is offer all you do up to God...no matter how small you may think it to be...in fact, at the start of each day saying to Him something like "Lord, I offer you this day and all that occurs within it. Be with me and guide me, that I may bring glory to you through my words and deeds". Doing something like that, I have found to bring light to the day...and to also bring a sense of peace and protection. Even your pain, even your bad days...no worries...offer it up...the Lord will accept it from you and He is SOOOO strong He will carry that and dissipate that so easily. God Bless You, |
Date: 3/24/2004 4:42:00 PM
From Authorid: 30647
what do your dreams mean?  |
Date: 3/26/2004 4:06:00 PM
From Authorid: 15070
Amen Base-isn't it the truth?  |
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Date: 3/28/2004 3:47:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 11097
God sure does work in mysterious ways :) thank you so much for your words of wisdom, I really have been thinking them over a lot and trying to keep my faith strong. Your words and faith are encouraging and I thank you very much for taking the time to help me and answer my questions, it means the world to me. May God Bless you always, much love |
